Precision Fibre Splicer & Test Technician

Occuity; Reading; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

25 days’ annual leave

Ongoing professional development

Employee share incentive scheme

Opportunity to contribute to medical-技

Job summary

Occuity is seeking an entry-level Fibre Splicer Technician to support the in-house fabrication of precision fibre assemblies for medical products. You will inspect, test and prepare components, and assist in creating complete assemblies with attention to detail and safety in a regulated environment.

The role involves fibre handling, termination, fusion splicing, and documentation, with exposure to both in-house production and R&D activities.

Qualifications

• Qualification in a technical or scientific discipline or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong manual dexterity and attention to detail for precision work.
• Ability to read and follow technical procedures and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare optical fibres for termination (stripping, cleaving, cleaning).
• Prepare sub-assemblies for splicing (length, stripping, cleaving, cleaning).
• Perform fusion splicing in line with protocols and work instructions.
• Test and inspect assemblies (insertion loss, return loss, continuity) and record results.
• Terminate fibre components as part of device build and maintain documentation.
• Operate, calibrate and maintain splicing equipment and test instruments.
• Ensure safe working practices and contribute to quality procedures.
• Support R&D and production with build/test evidence as required.
• Adhere to quality management system procedures and participate in improvements.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Reading technical drawings

Fibre handling

Splicing experience

Education

Technical/science qualification

Tools

Microscopes

Power meters

OTDRs

Job description

Occuity is seeking an entry-level Fibre Splicer Technician to support the in-house fabrication of precision fibre assemblies for medical products. You will inspect, test and prepare components, and assist in creating complete assemblies with attention to detail and safety in a regulated environment.

The role involves fibre handling, termination, fusion splicing, and documentation, with exposure to both in-house production and R&D activities.